Groups opposing the PATRIOT Act argue that it violates the constitutional protection against
A) the quartering of soldiers in peacetime.
B) unreasonable searches and seizures.
C) cruel and unusual punishment.
D) the establishment of religion.
E) unequal treatment under the law.
Question -2-Who were the individuals convicted of bombing the federal building in Oklahoma City?
A) Canadians
B) Mexicans
C) Bohemians
D) Spaniards
E) Americans
Question -3-Which statement about the PATRIOT Act is correct?
A) The PATRIOT Act created clear definitions between law enforcement agencies and intelligence arms of the government.
B) The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court has ruled the PATRIOT Act violates the Fourth Amendment.
C) Agents of foreign governments are the main focus of search and surveillance activities permissible under the PATRIOT Act.
D) The PATRIOT Act permits the government to secretly search a suspected terrorist's home.
E) National Security Letters are mandatory for activities conducted by the FBI according to the PATRIOT Act.
Question -4-Globalization
A) is no longer present.
B) is illegal.
C) has not affected the United States.
D) avoids economic concerns.
E) affected the United States in terms of preeminence.
Question -5-In an effort to combat terrorists, law enforcement agencies have employed __________ that may violate Fourth Amendment protections.
A) roving wiretaps to track communication on all types of electronic devices
B) National Security Letters to subpoena individuals to report for questioning
C) torture of detainees suspected of having knowledge of criminal activity
D) seizure of mobile phones of individuals expressing displeasure with the government
E) jurisdictions to allow better oversight for monitoring suspects
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